We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible experience on our website. By continuing without changing your cookie settings we'll assume that you're happy to receive all cookies on kirklees.gov.uk, but you can still change your cookie settings at any time.

Transport, roads and parking

Major transport schemes

Existing road congestion and air quality issues along with new housing, employment and other development proposed in the emerging Kirklees Local Plan will increase demands on the districts road network.

Below, you will find information on the major transport schemes being developed by Kirklees Council to address these issues.

Current engagement and consultations

Have your say by 5 April 2019

Project overview

Local roads in Holmfirth need to cope with the amount of traffic using them. Delay and congestion has become a common sight; in particular, the junction at Victoria Street and the A6024.

A significant amount of work has already gone into assessing the road use and layout in Holmfirth town centre, although no decision has been made, roads have been identified for junction improvements.

A significant amount of work has already gone into assessing the road use and layout in Holmfirth town centre, although no decision has been made, roads have been identified for junction improvements. By making improvements at key junctions and by providing a link road we can:

Reduce delay

Improve conditions for buses and pedestrians

Improve access for local residents and businesses

Enable access to employment and residential sites

Create a more attractive environment for residents, businesses and visitors

Current transport schemes

We recently held a public engagement exercise to gather people's views about our proposals. Thank you to everyone who took part, we are currently analysing the feedback received and will publish a report summarising the responses in the spring.

You can still view our plans, but the engagement period has now closed.

Project overview

The Cooper Bridge area of Kirklees suffers from major congestion, particularly during peak times. To address slow journey times and poor air quality we are working with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to make several big improvements in that area.

Because we need such a big change in that area we are currently considering a number of different options. Each option is slightly different, but they all include a new link road.

The proposals for the Cooper Bridge area form part of a wider programme of transport improvements across West Yorkshire, being delivered under the West Yorkshire 'Plus' Transport Fund.

Supporting information

Project overview

The A629 Halifax Road project is Phase 5 of a package of improvements for the A629 between Halifax and Huddersfield which are being jointly delivered by Kirklees Council and Calderdale Council.

The A629 proposals also form part of a wider programme of transport improvements across West Yorkshire, being delivered under the West Yorkshire 'Plus' Transport Fund

The Phase 5 project is aiming to ease congestion, reduce journey times and create capacity on the corridor between Ainley Top roundabout and Huddersfield ring road to accommodate future housing and employment growth needed for the vitality of Kirklees, its neighbours and the wider region.

In early January 2018, the council began engagement with landowners to secure the purchase of land and in June we published the plans and asked for people's views. As a result we have made a few changes to the scheme. Please see 'Supporting information' for further information.

In November 2018 we ran a public engagement to gather people's feedback and views about the scheme - thanks to everyone who took part. The project is now being developed to Full Business Case (FBC) stage which includes detailed design following the engagement. We are expecting to submit the FBC to West Yorkshire Combined Authority (who are funding this work) in March 2019. If it is approved, we will then tender for contractors to do the work and announce the start date.

Project overview

Congestion, slow journey times and poor air quality are currently problems along the A62 Leeds Road in Huddersfield. We are working with West Yorkshire Combined Authority to make improvements along the A62, specifically the section between Huddersfield ring round and Old Fieldhouse Lane.

The improvements include big changes at the gyratory outside the Great Northern Street retail park, to remove the complicated system and replace it with a simpler design.

The A62 proposals form part of a wider programme of transport improvements across West Yorkshire, being delivered under the West Yorkshire 'Plus' Transport Fund.

Reasons for investment

The HSG project will be divided into two delivery phases. Phase 1, which will include the following schemes

Queensgate - University Hub;

Longroyd Bridge (Phase 1); and

Lockwood Bar

This scheme will involve regeneration improvements to Queensgate to make it a better area for pedestrians without effecting traffic flow. Highway improvements are also planned for the Longroyd Bridge and Lockwood Bar areas of Huddersfield which are currently challenging for all forms of transport.

Reasons for investment

This scheme looks at the A644 and A653 transport corridors that start in Mirfield and end in Leeds. Whilst a number of pieces of work have been completed, this study will look at what future schemes will be needed. This will also tie in with improvements to Dewsbury Rail Station which was approved by Cabinet earlier this year.

This is a potential road scheme that will improve access to and from the area that could reduce congestion along the route, in particular in Ravensthorpe and Mirfield. Work is now underway to produce an Option Assessment Report which will help us to determine if this is a viable scheme to develop.

Project overview

The Gateway scheme forms just one part of the councils transport interventions which aims to bring about improvements to the town in order to make it more connected and accessible.

In Dewsbury the aim is to achieve a transformational economic overhaul and the transformation of the Station forecourt is a vital first step in helping to attract inward investment to the town by improving a sense of arrival.

Kirklees Council have been working in partnership with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Trans Pennine Express to create a new and improved gateway which will benefit the 1.7 million passengers that currently use it every year.

The scheme involves the delivery of a high quality public space that will enhance the station forecourt, enabling comfortable pedestrian connectivity and the conditions for efficient transport movement around the space. A series of improvement works will be undertaken by Kirklees Council to transform the Station forecourt.

Improving the station forecourt

The function of the current layout is complicated, unattractive and offers no sense of arrival into the town. The Station is a key gateway into Dewsbury and a fundamental part of the town. The improvements will make a huge difference to the thousands of people who live, work and commute every day.

The proposals

The new station forecourt has been carefully designed to improve the overall customer experience, some of the key changes to the area included -

The movement of motor vehicular traffic along the front of the station will no longer be permitted. The reason for this is so there is a better balance between vehicles and pedestrians. This will allow the area to function as a safe and cohesive space so pedestrians and the different road users can operate without conflicting with each other

The existing crossing will be replaced with a toucan crossing which will allow for both cyclist and pedestrians to cross safely. The use of a toucan crossing creates a straight across pedestrian crossing which sets a clear pathway in line with main pedestrian desire lines and will offer better connectivity from the station to the Town Centre

The new public realm areas on either side of the toucan crossing will be a shared area which will permit the use of cycles as well as pedestrian movement.

Better designated parking areas will be incorporated to allow pickup/drop off and to alight /board taxis

The free town bus stop will still operate from the station but will be situated on the ring road to allow for easier access

Redefined road layout within the car parking areas will be constructed to help ease congestion for vehicles in and around the station

The creation of a public realm space adjacent to the entrance of the station which will offer an open and free area for commuters coming into and out of the station.

Designated seating areas will be created to allow for a social and interactive environment

The creation of raised wall planters will help to connect and define the space and offers a pleasant walkway to the entrance of the station

Following key design principles for public spaces we have included the use of material that are attractive and reflects the character of an area. Material such as Yorkstone slab paving; a natural material that is local to Dewsbury and is prevalent throughout the town has been included.

Schedule

The programme of works are due to start in Summer 2018 and will take around 6 months to complete.

Please be advised that construction works may result in delays to journey times.